What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedKeanu
Film · 2016
If you loved Keanu, start with Key & Peele (Keegan-Michael Key, 2012) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 3 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Keanu across media.
If you loved the absurd, high-stakes loyalty of Keanu, you will enjoy these stories centered on unconventional bonds and schemes.
Books on the same thread
Dog Man
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2016
Shares a thread with Keanu: Friendship.
Like the desperate mission to save a cat in Keanu, this story features an animal hero and the chaotic, comedic friendship required to navigate dangerous crime-fighting scenarios.
Dog Man and Cat Kid: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #4)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2018
Shares a thread with Keanu: Friendship.
This book captures the same spirit of unlikely animal-human partnership found in Keanu, blending high-stakes mystery with the humorous, action-packed dynamics of a dedicated crime-fighting duo.
The Cat in the Hat
Dr. Seuss · Book · 1957
Explores: Mischief, Imagination, Consequences.
The chaotic mischief that disrupts a quiet day echoes the unpredictable trouble the friends find themselves in throughout Keanu when their simple plan goes completely off the rails.
The Bad Guys
Aaron Blabey · Book
Explores: Redemption, Unlikely friendships, Subverting tropes.
Much like the protagonists of Keanu who pose as criminals to recover their pet, these tough animals subvert tropes by navigating the underworld through a lens of comedic heist.
Series on the same thread
Key & Peele
Keegan-Michael Key · Series · 2012
Explores: Race Relations, Social Commentary, Cultural Parody.
Since Keegan-Michael Key brings the same signature brand of humor to both his sketch show and Keanu, you will recognize the sharp social commentary and absurd comedic timing here.
Kenan & Kel
Kim Bass · Series · 1996
Shares a thread with Keanu: Friendship.
The comedic bond between these two friends mirrors the central relationship in Keanu, focusing on how their constant scheming and wild misadventures lead to inevitable, hilarious trouble.
Ride or Die
Series · 2026
Explores: Double life, Friendship under pressure, Betrayal.
This story mirrors the high-stakes buddy dynamic of Keanu, where a secret life and a sudden crisis force two friends into a dangerous, pressure-filled situation they must survive together.
Podcasts on the same thread
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
If the dark humor and investigative absurdity of Keanu appealed to you, these comedians provide a similar satirical look at the bizarre intersection of real-world crime and comedy.
My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
Explores: mental health awareness, female friendship, coping mechanisms.
This podcast channels the conversational chemistry and dark humor found in Keanu, proving that even the most serious crime topics can be navigated through the lens of dedicated friendship.
Keep exploring
Common questions
Is Keanu about a cat?
Yes, Keanu follows a plot where friends attempt to retrieve a stolen cat. The characters pose as drug dealers to infiltrate a street gang and recover the animal.
What is the plot of Keanu?
In the movie Keanu, friends hatch a plan to get back a stolen cat. To succeed in their mission, they must pose as drug dealers and interact with a street gang.
Does Keanu involve a street gang?
Yes, the plot of Keanu centers on friends who infiltrate a street gang. They adopt the personas of drug dealers to gain access to the gang and retrieve a stolen cat.
Are the characters in Keanu drug dealers?
The characters in Keanu are not actual drug dealers. They only pose as drug dealers to infiltrate a street gang as part of their plan to retrieve a stolen cat.